Grapics upgrade

[lococarl28]

I'm looking into getting and upgrade in graphics I have a galaxy geforce 9600gt le 512 ddr3. I saw Best Buy has a 9800 1024 ddr3 for $74. Not looking to spends hundreds ust looking for the most bang for my buck . if anyone has any sug. let me know thank you

 

[JoshWS]

I am presuming before hand that you have a 400w or greater PSU ? If that is true I would recommend the GTS 450 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500187&nm_mc=OTC-Channel&cm_mmc=OTC-channel-_-Video+Cards-_-ZOTAC-_-14500187&srccode=cii_7240466&cpncode=23-14360351&DEPA=0&refer=channel&CMP=OTC-
It is quite a bit more powerful than the 9800 so you won't need to upgrade to soon in the future, which will save money and for only $50 more at newegg it is a really good card. I do understand though that you said you didn't want to spend $100's and if you cant afford the GTS 450 the 9800 GT is a great card but like I said they are dying out and an upgrade will be required relatively soon.

I am sure you will be able to find a cheap GTS 450 on amazon or somewhere like that. But just confirm that
you have a 400w+ PSU (You should have).

 

[lococarl28]

I saw this one for 79.00 any thoughts http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7122205&CatId=3585

 

[Embra]

Could you give us more info on your computer? It really help when offering the best advice.

 

[lococarl28]

asus m4a78tl-m LE
phenomII x2 560 unlocked to x4 stable safe OC to 3.8
8 gigs ocz gold series pc10666
diablotek 500 watt ps
500 GB baracuda 7200

 

[purple stain]

The 5670 is a nice upgrade from a 9600gt but it's not a huge step up.
I'd reccomend either the 5770 or the GTX460.

How much do you have to spend for this upgrade?

 

[purple stain]

Great card for the money and low on power.

5770 $130=$100 after MIR + Free Shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161338&cm_re=5770-_-14-161-338-_-Product

 

[Embra]

Keeping it cheep:


This ATI ...........If you dont mind the rebate is a very good deal.


for a little bit more:

This Nvidia ... rebate as well.


They both perform about the same and have better cooling.

 

[Embra]

Great card for the money and low on power.

5770 $130=$100 after MIR + Free Shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161338&cm_re=5770-_-14-161-338-_-Product

^oops ... beat me to it

 

[purple stain]

The HIS is cheaper but i was more intrested in the Vapor X version.Only $10 more.

 

[lococarl28]

msi Radeon HD 5670 anyone have any comments about this one http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6759752&CatId=2306

 

[purple stain]

The 5770 is much better than the 5670.It's only $15 more and it's almost doubling performance.

 

[lococarl28]

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